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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Assam

Three new trains flagged off and ₹72 crore Tetelia road over bridge dedicated in Assam

The services include a Guwahati–North Lakhimpur Jan Shatabdi and a Tinsukia–Naharlagun tri-weekly express.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 Uttar Pradesh

DoT augments telecom network for Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj

Over 900 new base stations, 78 transportable towers, 150 small cells and 53 help desks have been set up.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 India

Captive and commercial coal mines record highest-ever monthly output of 18.40 MT in December 2024

April–December 2024 production from these mines rose 34.20% to 131.05 MT.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Maharashtra Important

11 Maoists including senior cadre Tarakka surrender in Gadchiroli; CM opens Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also launched MSRTC bus services on the Wangeturi–Gardewada–Gatta–Aheri route.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Kanniyakumari: India's first glass bridge over the sea links Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the glass bridge in Kanniyakumari on 30 December 2024.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

Andhra Pradesh plans ₹80,112 crore Godavari-Banakacherla project to take Polavaram water to Rayalaseema

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the three-segment project at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on 30 December 2024.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Maharashtra

Maharashtra to scrap over 13,000 old government vehicles and 15-year-old state transport buses

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave the direction while reviewing 100-day plans at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai, on 30 December 2024.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: mini TIDEL Park opens at Milavittan, Thoothukudi, the first in the State's south

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a ₹32.50 crore mini TIDEL Park at Milavittan, Thoothukudi, on 29 December 2024.

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🚄 Urban Development 📍 India Important

IIM Bangalore study under Smart Cities Mission: 9,433 smart classrooms in 71 cities; Nagpur crime down 14%

An IIM Bangalore impact study, released by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on 27 December 2024, found that 71 smart cities built 9,433 smart classrooms in 2,398 government schools.

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💹 Economy 📍 Odisha Important

Coal Ministry issues vesting order for Meenakshi coal mine in Odisha to Hindalco

The Nominated Authority of the Ministry of Coal issued the vesting order for the Meenakshi coal mine in Odisha's Sundargarh district to Hindalco Industries on 27 December 2024.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

PM chairs 45th PRAGATI: eight projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore reviewed, six of them metro projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th PRAGATI interaction on 26 December 2024 and reviewed eight projects worth more than ₹1 lakh crore, including six metro projects.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

MP cabinet approves ₹28,798 crore Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal link projects and Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2024

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 26 December 2024 gave administrative approval of ₹28,798 crore for projects under the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river link project and approved the MP Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2024.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Madhya Pradesh Must know

PM lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho on Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking National Project at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 December 2024, the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Maharashtra Important

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis launches solar projects under Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated solar projects at Umbartha (Washim) and Narangwadi (Dharashiv) under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 on 24 December 2024.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 India

NHAI starts pilot to build cattle shelters along National Highways to curb stray-cattle accidents

NHAI announced on 24 December 2024 a pilot project to provide cattle shelters along National Highways under an MoU with concessionaire Gawar Construction Ltd.

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💹 Economy 📍 India Important

India and ADB sign $500 million loan to IIFCL for green and sustainable infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank loan, with a sovereign guarantee, will help India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited fund projects aligned with India's climate commitments.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha Solar Investor Conclave: IREDA says it has sanctioned over ₹3,000 crore for green projects in Odisha

IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das backed Odisha's target of 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the GRIDCO-organised conclave in Bhubaneswar.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Maharashtra Important

Gadkari inaugurates India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 at Mansar, Nagpur

The Nagpur–Mansar bypass stretch of NH-44 in Maharashtra, built with lignin-based bio-bitumen, was inaugurated on 21 December 2024.

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🏆 National Awards 📍 India Important

Ashwini Vaishnaw confers 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 101 railway officials and 22 shields to zones

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 December 2024.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India Important

TRAI recommends additional 5 MHz paired spectrum in 700 MHz band for Indian Railways' safety and security applications

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its recommendations on additional spectrum for Indian Railways on 20 December 2024.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Andhra Pradesh Must know

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears 45 Amaravati works, KfW loan for CRDA and mid-day meal for Intermediate students

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on 19 December 2024 approved 45 engineering works in Amaravati and restored the mid-day meal for Intermediate students.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Odisha Important

East Coast Railway declares 170 road over bridge projects as Special Railway Projects, 110 in Odisha

The General Manager of East Coast Railway approved 170 road over bridge projects as Special Railway Projects, ECoR said on 19 December 2024.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

Tamil Nadu releases additional ₹400 crore for Kalaignar Kanavu Illam housing scheme

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced an additional ₹400 crore for the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam housing scheme on 18 December 2024.

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🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Rajasthan Must know

PM inaugurates and lays foundation for 24 projects worth over ₹46,300 crore in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 energy, road, railway and water projects worth over ₹46,300 crore in Jaipur on 17 December 2024.

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🚄 Urban Development 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

APCRDA approves ₹24,276 crore of works in Amaravati

The 43rd APCRDA meeting chaired by Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu on 16 December 2024 approved works worth ₹24,276 crore in Amaravati.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 West Bengal Must know

'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled to boost cargo on National Waterways 1, 2 and 16

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 'Jalvahak', a cargo promotion scheme for National Waterways 1, 2 and 16, and flagged off scheduled cargo services from Kolkata on 15 December 2024.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

National Energy Conservation Day 2024 observed; NEC Awards presented

National Energy Conservation Day was observed on 14 December 2024, with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar felicitating National Painting Competition winners and the National Energy Conservation Awards presented at Vigyan Bhawan.

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🚄 Urban Development 📍 Uttar Pradesh Important

PM launches ₹5,500 crore projects in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, unveils Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched development projects worth around ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 and launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot for Mahakumbh 2025.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 West Bengal Important

Kolkata airport marks 100 years; centenary logo unveiled

Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, which completes 100 years of service, on 13 December 2024.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India Important

NHAI introduces 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicles

NHAI announced on 13 December 2024 upgraded route patrolling vehicles named 'Rajmarg Saathi', with closed cabinets and AI-enabled dashboard cameras, to strengthen highway patrolling.

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